Tips for international students in university
Studying at university is a huge responsibility, especially when you're away from your country for the first time. At first, you may find it so difficult to find yourself in this big country, but you should know that you are not alone. UNBSJ supports...
UNBSJ Speaks Up: The Baron Staff asks students, “How do you feel about the toilet paper on campus?”
Dr Fury, History Professor:
"I feel there is absolutely no circumstance under which one ply should be used.”
Erin Macafee, Year 3, BA:
“It sucks, it lacks absorbency.”
Jen Brown, SRC Social Director, Year 3, BS
“It’s terrible and I don’t like that you have to rip it yourself...
OPINION: Stop bathing in perfume. You still stink.
Many people are sensitive to scents, some more severely than others, and wearing scents in public is quite an inconsiderate decision just so you can smell “better”. What most people don’t realize is: you still stink.
Not those who wear scented deodorant or use scented...
OPINION: The news cycle exaggerates their stories
For those who are not aware, most news organizations need to fund themselves and do so by selling ad space. Of course, companies are only interested in buying ad space if they think people will see the ad. News networks, therefore, have an interest...
Op-Ed: Let’s talk about vaccine equality
Many Canadians are tired of COVID-19 mandates and infection rates, but although our governments continually promise an end in sight, the Global South is not lucky enough to have this hope.
While many Canadians and Global North nations are rolling up their sleeves to receive...
OP-ED: UNBSJ students left struggling with the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect Program
As many university students know, the Government of New Brunswick announced the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect program, without any warning, on June 23.
In an email announcing the termination of this program, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) confirmed they will no longer be...
Rape is not something to joke about
If you’ve liked the UNB Saint John Confessions/Compliments page on Facebook, you’ve probably seen the recent discussion about rape. It all began with a student complaining about being “raped” by a midterm. This seemingly innocent comment was met with some controversy, after some students...
Opinion: UNB needs to relocate the Ward Chipman study lounge
On October 6, students received an email notifying them of the following:
“As our campus continues to evolve to suit the needs of our students, you will notice some renovations taking place the next couple of months.
In December, Saint John College (SJC) will be getting...
Why is accessing mental health treatment so hard?
Therapy – it’s an activity whose mere mention makes some people uncomfortable. It’s sometimes referred to as a place that only people with “problems” go to, and having problems or showing weakness is something that isn’t allowed in today’s society. It also comes with...
OPINION: An assessment of Higgs leadership during the COVID crisis
Blaine Higgs won the leadership of the Progressive Conservative party at an old age and became the premier of New Brunswick at an old age as well. Like Mr. Higgs, I myself have changed - in this case, my assessment of the man and...